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Stay informed regarding BRG's latest publications and industry news covering the markets for HVAC equipment, components & controls, bathroom & kitchen products, plumbing, pipes, valves & fittings and thermal insulation.


Abu Dhabi Launches Affordable Housing Program to Meet Growing Demand
Housing UAE: Abu Dhabi has introduced an affordable housing programme to address rising real estate demand while enhancing living...
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Mar 252 min read

Johnson Controls Arabia Secures USD 90 Million VRF Contract in Egypt
Johnson Controls Egypt: Johnson Controls Arabia (JCA) has been awarded a USD 90 million contract for one of the world’s largest Variable...
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Mar 41 min read

Daikin Opens New Egypt HQ, Expands Regional Presence
DAIKIN Egypt: Daikin has inaugurated its new headquarters in New Cairo City, Egypt, strategically located in Marakez District 5. The...
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Mar 21 min read


Electrolux Group to Expand Operations and Exports in Egypt
Expand Operations and Exports in Egypt Egypt: Electrolux Group has decided to retain its business operations in Egypt after a final...
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Feb 271 min read

Johnson Controls Arabia Begins Exporting Locally Manufactured HVAC Products to the U.S. from Saudi Arabia
Johnson Controls Saudi Arabia: Â Johnson Controls Arabia has begun exporting Saudi-made HVAC products to the United States, with nearly...
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Feb 162 min read

German Group Expands Operations with New 1.2 Million Sq Ft Heat Exchanger Production Facility in Jafza, UAE
JAFZA United Arab Emirates: Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has announced an agreement with German technology group Allied Heat Exchange...
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Feb 161 min read


Jordan Launches Solar Subsidy Program with 30% Support to Ease Household Energy Costs
Solar JORDAN: Agreements with the Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF) will provide a 30% subsidy for solar energy...
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Feb 111 min read


Big 5 Construct Saudi 2025 to Showcase Saudi Arabia’s USD 1.7 Trillion Construction Boom
USD 1.7 Trillion Construction Boom Saudi: The 13th edition of Big 5 Construct Saudi, organized by DMG events, is set to be the largest...
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Feb 101 min read

Khimji Ramdas Opens New Showroom for Laufen Bathroom Fittings in Muscat
Laufen Oman: Khimji Ramdas Building Material, a provider of end-to-end solutions for the construction and infrastructure industry in...
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Feb 91 min read

Türkiye to Invest Over $20 Billion in Energy Efficiency Projects by 2030
Flag of Türkiye Türkiye: The Second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan foresees an investment of $20.2 billion in all sectors between...
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Feb 91 min read


Construction Costs in GCC Expected to Rise in 2025
Construction Costs in GCC Expected to Rise in 2025 Saudi Arabia/UAE: Construction costs in key GCC markets are projected to increase in...
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Feb 71 min read


Saudi Arabia Plans to Add 675,000 Hotel Rooms by 2030
Hotel Rooms Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is targeting 675,000 hotel rooms by 2030, including 120,000 in Riyadh, according to Tourism...
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Feb 21 min read


Empower to Provide District Cooling Services for ‘The Island’ in Dubai
Empower to Provide District Cooling Services for ‘The Island’ in Dubai UAE: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower)...
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Jan 171 min read

Egypt's Trade Deficit Narrows by 16% in October 2024
Flag of Egypt Egypt: In October 2024, Egypt's trade deficit decreased by 16% to $3.66 billion from $4.36 billion in October 2023,...
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Jan 121 min read


Egypt's Inflation Drops to 25.5%, Lowest in Nearly Two Years
Drops to 25.5%, Lowest in Nearly Two Years Egypt: Egypt's annual urban consumer price inflation eased to 25.5% in November, marking its...
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Dec 11, 20241 min read


UAE Non-Oil Economy Grows in November Amid Market Concerns
UAE: The UAE's non-oil economy showed steady growth in November 2024, supported by an increase in new orders and favourable pricing...
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Dec 6, 20241 min read


Azizi Partners with Finpower for HVAC Solutions in Venice and Riviera Projects
UAE: Azizi Developments has partnered with Finpower Aircon LLC, a UAE-based HVAC solutions provider, to supply advanced Fan Coil Units...
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Dec 6, 20241 min read

Aliph Capital Acquires 25% Stake in Sanipex Group
UAE: Aliph Capital has acquired a 25% stake in Sanipex Group, a UAE-based supplier of lifestyle products, including bathroom, kitchen,...
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Dec 6, 20241 min read

Saudi Arabia to Replace 250,000 Window ACs in 2025
Saudi Arabia:Â The National Center for Waste Management (MWAN), in collaboration with the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center, has launched the...
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Nov 24, 20241 min read

Siemens to Deploy Tech at 60 UAE Government Buildings, Saving Up to 27% Energy
UAE: Siemens Smart Infrastructure has partnered with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure on a decarbonization program to...
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Nov 20, 20241 min read
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